Welcome to PLANNORD PhD workshop!

August 15th

The theme of the workshop is writing scientific articles, with a special focus on the components and structure of an article and novel ways of thinking about these issues. Our target is to catch the nuts and bolts of scientific articles in terms of format and content. Our aim is to look at different techniques and strategies for constructing an article and communicating your research in scientific arenas. By reflecting on different experiences together, the intention of this PhD workshop is also to build up students’ self-confidence.

The workshop consists of an introductory lecture by professor Patsy Healey from Newcastle University and students’ presentations. Professor Willem Salet from University of Amsterdam will also join the workshop. Participants are invited to share their questions, experiences and reflections related to scientific article writing. By common discussion we try to explore new ideas as well as provide practical tips and thus help participants improve their writing skills and develop their style as writers. Please consult your supervisor or department about possible credits.

Information for registration:

We invite students to the workshops either with a full paper, a shorter text discussing “work in progress” or with bullet point listings of central questions and thoughts. Presenters are expected to give a short presentation concerning the questions they wish to address (10–15 minutes), followed by discussion.

If you want to attend the PhD workshop, please send your text in PDF format to plannord2017@uta.fi by June 30th 2017. Please remember to fill in the registration form and pay the symposium fee (fee covers access to the symposium program, conference materials, lunches and refreshments during coffee breaks scheduled in the programme and the symposium dinner on Wednesday). Early bird fee is valid until 31st May.